Mark Brinkley (1956-2018)

Mark Austin Brinkley, 61, retired San Marcos Director of Environmental Health, passed away at home in Buda, Texas on May 22, 2018.

Born on Oct. 4, 1956 to Margery Ruth Mahaffey Brinkley and Harold Lloyd Brinkley, Sr., Mark grew up in Weatherford. He played defensive tackle for the 1976 championship Texas Tech Red Raiders in and received a degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1981.

On March 27, 1982 Mark married the love of his life, Nancy Diane Lange, in Austin.

A man of faith, he was baptized in the Church of Christ in his youth, worshipped at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Buda for 19 years, and participated in Sunday services and monthly Bible studies at Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin. A lover of the great outdoors, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, hiking, and was a great barbecue chef.

Mark worked in construction before joining Hays County as a sanitarian from 1985 until 1991. He was hired by San Marcos as a sanitarian in 1991 and was promoted to chief sanitarian in 1993.

After serving as Acting Director for half a year, Mark took the reins of the Environmental Health operations in 1999.

Mark offered his leadership through technological change, multiple floods (one of which struck during a community cleanup), and the transformation of the old animal pound into the regional Animal Services operation.

He earned numerous awards and recognitions, including the Meritorious Service Award from the Texas Environmental Health Association. He served on the Texas Municipal League board and was president of the Texas Association of Municipal Health Officials.

After retiring, Mark worked part time for Kyle in code enforcement. He also contracted with the City of Kirby as a code enforcer.

I agree Bianca. The people that think it's stupid probably do not live in Silverado and just want to continue uninterrupted down rebel road or cut thru driving to fast. Kyle is growing rapidly and safety should be the first thing we think about...for the kids and everyone in general.